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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Physics

481 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

481 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 49–72 of 481 colleges

Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
View college details
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $65
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Apr 1
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Physics in USA?
481 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Physics in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Physics in USA?
University of Virginia-Main Campus leads with median graduate earnings of $86,863 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Physics colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Physics programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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